Hello everybody!
Happy Derby week! I don’t have a clear favorite this year. Since God is our Stronghold and Just a Touch of his love is like Catching Freedom from sin and death, we have Resilience in this life and will be Forever Young in the next, Endlessly. As we Honor Marie (Mary) in the month of May, may the Fierceness of her intercession lead us to the joys of heaven. I hope you have a winner! As a reminder, there is no 5:00 p.m. mass on May 4 and our school will be off and the Parish Office will close at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3.
It is good to be home from the 8th grade trip to DC. Our students are amazing young people and, although I’m exhausted, I am also deeply grateful for the experience, connection, and memories with our students. I concelebrated mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and was like a proud dad when Baron McKenzie, one of students, became the first server in history from St. Pats to ever serve at the Basilica. Like that opportunity, my favorite parts of the trip were the many occasions when our students engaged, participated, and were involved in new and unique events. Thanks to them and the other chaperones for an awesome experience!
Finally, a reminder that nominations are still open until Sunday, May 5, for positions on our Pastoral Council and School Board. Please see the links below for online nominations. The response has been great so far and from the many nominations, new members for those councils will be selected on Pentecost, May 19, at the 11:00 a.m. mass. Please pray for all who have offered to serve.
May you continue to experience the joy of the Easter season and be renewed in body, mind, and spirit!
Peace,
Fr. Jeff
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